Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR should be taken with or after food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

How quickly does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR work?::: It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.| Does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?::: Yes, A Lith 400mg Tablet SR can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.| Is A Lith 400mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?::: Yes, A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with A Lith 400mg Tablet SR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.| Can A Lith 400mg Tablet SR cause gain in weight?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to A Lith 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.| What is the most important information I should know about A Lith 400mg Tablet SR?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR in blood. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.| How should A Lith 400mg Tablet SR be taken?::: Take A Lith 400mg Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels.| Which medicines decrease A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels?::: You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting A Lith 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.| How quickly does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR work?::: It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking A Lith 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.| Does A Lith 400mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?::: Yes, A Lith 400mg Tablet SR can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.| Is A Lith 400mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?::: Yes, A Lith 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with A Lith 400mg Tablet SR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.| Can A Lith 400mg Tablet SR cause gain in weight?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to A Lith 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.| What is the most important information I should know about A Lith 400mg Tablet SR?::: A Lith 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR in blood. A Lith 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.| How should A Lith 400mg Tablet SR be taken?::: Take A Lith 400mg Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels.| Which medicines decrease A Lith 400mg Tablet SR levels?::: You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting A Lith 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of A Lith 400mg Tablet SR in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.

A Lith 400mg Tablet SR works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

-Domperidone (Oral Route): Life-threatening

Do not consume Domperidone with Lithium carbonate. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.

| -Thioridazine (Oral Route): Severe

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines if required. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Amiodarone (Oral Route): Severe

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Haloperidol (Oral Route): Severe

Careful consideration is advised when taking Haloperidol with Lithium carbonate. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as impaired movements, dizziness or drowsiness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.

| -Hydroxyzine (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Lithium carbonate. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.

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